Patient's question:
The newborn's breathing sounds a bit like snoring. Asked the doctor, suspecting pectus excavatum.Doctor's answer:
Pectus Excavatum is a congenital developmental anomaly of the chest wall. The optimal surgical timing is between 3 and 6 years of age. Indications:1. Significant and severe deformity
2. Compression of the heart observed on chest CT and X-ray
3. Clinical manifestations of cardiopulmonary dysfunction in the patient
4. The deformity causing psychological burden on the child, affecting their quality of life
The surgery itself has a relatively low risk of major bleeding, but the main risks are infection and postoperative recurrence of the deformity. Currently, minimally invasive Nuss surgery is commonly performed. It has the advantages of minimal trauma, good outcomes, and rapid recovery. After adulthood, there is no deformity, and physical activity is not affected. There are no sequelae. It is very safe. The incisions are on both sides, approximately 1 centimeter long, and are not noticeable.